# Ship Simulator Online vs Paragliding Sim

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paragliding Sim at 92% against Ship Simulator Online's 27%. Paragliding Sim also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and ads (none vs shown). Ship Simulator Online's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ship Simulator Online sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Paragliding Sim sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paragliding Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Ship Simulator Online's written reviews are positive against 92% of Paragliding Sim's.

Ship Simulator Online ships an update every 4 weeks, Paragliding Sim every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ship Simulator Online | Paragliding Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-simulator-online-cargo/id1619013795/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paragliding-sim/id6760738246/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ALSA GAMES YAZILIM SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506901109) | [EVAN BURROWS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886027280) |

## What reviewers say

### Ship Simulator Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-simulator-online-cargo/id1619013795)

Pilot large cargo ships, oil tankers, and cruise liners across real ports worldwide. Build your shipping company, expand your fleet, and sail online with other captains in real-time.

**Highlights:** Pilot 20+ ships in 5 classes, Sail to real world seaports, Realistic ship physics and controls, Full bridge view with live radar, Online multiplayer mode, Build and manage a shipping empire, Dynamic weather conditions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiplayer Subscriptions | $0.99 | per month |
| 15.000.000 Money Buy | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25.000.000 Money Buy | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100.000.000 Money Buy | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50.000.000 Money Buy | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500.000.000 Money Buy | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100.000.000 Money Buy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500.000.000 Money Buy | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $49.99 | one-time |


### Paragliding Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paragliding-sim/id6760738246)

Experience realistic paragliding with authentic flight physics and dynamic weather. Learn to soar, find thermals, and unlock new wings as you explore vast landscapes. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts and dreamers of silent flight.

**Highlights:** Realistic paraglider flight physics, Dynamic thermals and ridge lift, Multiple paraglider wings, Progression system, Large explorable environments, Smooth touch controls, Adjustable camera views

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kite | $2.99 | one-time |
| Raptor 8 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vapor 18 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Yeti 17 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Yeti 19 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Raptor 6 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Zenu | $3.99 | one-time |
| Acro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wing Death Blade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ship Simulator Online free?

Ship Simulator Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paragliding Sim free?

Paragliding Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ship Simulator Online or Paragliding Sim?

Paragliding Sim is rated higher. Ship Simulator Online averages 3.2 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Paragliding Sim averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Ship Simulator Online or Paragliding Sim have ads?

Ship Simulator Online shows ads; Paragliding Sim does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ship Simulator Online or Paragliding Sim?

Ship Simulator Online ships an update every 4 weeks, and Paragliding Sim every 2 days. Most recently, Ship Simulator Online was updated on November 7, 2026 and Paragliding Sim on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*